Major Code: 1305
Program Description
Note: Students enrolled in this program MUST submit to and pass drug screening tests – one prior to beginning any practicums and/or clinicals, and one random test during the same semester as any practicum and/or clinicals. Students will sign an agreement for this requirement which will outline the details.
This program meets the expanding need for community-based human service generalist practitioners to respond to the issues of psychiatric disabilities, addiction, and developmental disabilities. Advances in behavioral and social sciences have led to the emergence of a body of scientific research and its applications in technology for today’s services. Human service technology affords practitioners the capacity for significant contributions to the effective delivery of behavioral health care in communities. Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies many professional disciplines, including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, counseling, adult education, and rehabilitation.
Program Goals and Objectives
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Gain knowledge in psychiatric, developmental, and substance abuse disorders.
- Acquire person-centered principles, values, and attitudes to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation of people with disabilities.
- Use skills to promote choice, change, resource access, and optimal community living
- Be skilled in crisis prevention and intervention (CPI).
- Be prepared, after work requirement, to sit for CPRP exam
- Participate in multi-disciplinary networks, professional, and community organizations.
- Complete career plan and prepare for baccalaureate program and lifelong learning.
- Be aware of WV human service systems and allied health roles and functions.
- Have mastery in the General Education Core Learning outcomes.
Program Assessment
Students are assessed on their knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply their skills and techniques through: tests, presentations, person-centered supportive counseling demonstrations, portfolio, practicum and evaluations from site supervisors.
Transfer Options
- This Certificate of Applied Science degree leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies
Other Information
The HSRS program prepares the student to sit for the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) exam administered by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA).
Careers
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner
Day Treatment Coordinator
Residential Supervisor
Job Coach
Vocational Aide
Transitional Residence Manager
Recovery Educator
Wellness Coach
Human Service Worker
Developmental Disabilities Case Worker
Substance Abuse Program Assistant
Rehabilitation Counselor
Addiction Counselor
Program Director
Mental Health Aide
Group Facilitator
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